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Food and the way we eat is symbolic of self-nurture, nourishment, care, community and connection. We often gather to eat and in most cultures, we have rituals around it.ΒEating is not simply a fuel source even though it serves that purpose. Thatβs why our experiences and associations with food can be so powerful and emotional.ΒOftentimes, trauma can affect how we eat, what we eat and if we can eat at all. For a lot of survivors, there may have been long periods of no meals, simply liquids or being fed through a tube.ΒWhat was that like for you?ΒHow was it when you got to chew, taste, and commune with others over a shared experience — a meal — for the first time?ΒWhat did it mean to you?